Many are familiar with Horsch’s Joker RT high-speed compact disc that was brought to the North American market back in 2008. Now, the company has unveiled a fourth generation to the Joker series — the Joker RX. Along with the 20-inch concave notched blade that has come standard on previous Joker models, one of the… Read More
Category: Machinery
In Kenworth’s 97-year history, the company is entering new territory: zero-emissions. The Kenworth T680E is the company’s first-ever, Class 8 battery-electric model. Available now for order from Kenworth dealers in the United States and Canada, the truck will enter full production in 2021. With an estimated operating range of 150 miles, the T680E uses a… Read More
Fendt has made some noticeable changes to the small field robot concept that the company first unveiled in 2017. The Xaver is a compact, electric-powered prototype from AGCO/Fendt that’s designed to work autonomously in swarms or groups in a field, with the aim of reducing soil compaction, energy consumption, and, potentially, labour costs, versus traditional… Read More
AGCO, which carries brands such as Fendt, Massey Ferguson, Gleaner, and Challenger, has released the latest data from its Crop Tour Field Report. The report shows that proper sprayer setup and well-timed application leads to the best weed control. LibertyLink cotton in Georgia and soybeans in Illinois were tested on, to examine the effects of… Read More
The latest Association of Equipment Manufacturers (AEM) report for September has been released, and unit sales for North American segments are all positive. Canadian combine sales saw an overall gain of 9.5 per cent compared to this same time last year, according to report. September two-wheel-drive and four-wheel-drive tractor sales grew across all segments as… Read More
Imagine putting over 12 thousand acres of corn in one bin. Or more than 53 thousand acres of canola, if that was possible. Based on the latest corn and canola yield estimates from the USDA and Statistics Canada, respectively, that’s roughly how much will fit in the world’s largest free span grain bin, according to… Read More
It’s time for Day 7 of the virtual Ontario Diagnostic Days! In this episode, we’re talking management strategies for soybeans and corn — everything from planter setup, to replant decisions, and residue management. First up, is Ontario Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs (OMAFRA) soybean specialist Horst Bohner as he sets up to plant… Read More
Case IH is announcing the launch of Case IH VX — a virtual platform for producers to see the latest equipment and technology from the comfort of their own home. The program will offer producers an opportunity to discover agronomic solutions, with anything from crop production to harvesting, and high-horsepower tractors to hay tools, the… Read More
AGCO has announced a new lineup of Massey Ferguson compact tractors — the 1800M and 2800M series. The series has five 4-wheel-drive models, ranging from 35-60 engine horsepower, replacing the 1700M series compact tractors that are offered in both factory-installed cab and open-station ROPS models. The 2800M series offers three 2.43 litre, 4-cylinder models, from… Read More
It’s time for Day 6 of the virtual Ontario Diagnostic Days! This week we’ll look at effective sprayer applications with a focus on fungicides. We’ll call on Ontario researchers and extension specialists to tackle everything from identifying disease and selecting control products to evaluating spray coverage and choosing the right application method. The line-up includes… Read More